"That's how it is. Xu Tianhou has no more suspicions, and the money will be in the account soon."
In a private room at the Desheng Grand Hotel, Huang Yongshou respectfully reported to Li Chonglou, pushing the contract in front of him.
He was completely convinced by Li Chonglou now.
Xu Tianhou's every move seemed to be within his grasp, and all variables had been accounted for.
This setup was not foolproof.
Even he himself was constantly on edge, feeling that Xu Tianhou might see through it.
But as Li Chonglou had said, greed and desire had blinded Xu Tianhou.
He couldn't see any flaws, no matter how big.
"It's an illegal act in the first place, and you expect a contract to restrain you? How ridiculous." Li Chonglou flipped through the contract, his expression unmoving.
Grave robbing, a shady business, yet they wanted to use legal means for security.
This clearly showed that Xu Tianhou was desperate.
In fact, even if he hadn't set up this scheme, under the pressure from the Lu family, Xu Tianhou would have gone bankrupt within a year or two at most.
But that would have taken too long, not enough to vent his anger.
This scheme was designed to make Xu Tianhou realize how foolish he was.
*Ding dong!*
Just then, Huang Yongshou's phone rang, indicating that fifty million had been transferred into his account.
"Master Li, I'll transfer all the money to you." Huang Yongshou's pupils dilated, but he dared not harbor any greedy thoughts.
This person in front of him, though seemingly harmless, had a heart as deep as the sea.
Trying to be cunning in front of him was practically equivalent to seeking death.
Even with a lot of money, one needed to be alive to spend it.
"Keep ten million, split it evenly with Chen Tianhe. I promised you a reward, and the other two hundred is a bonus," Li Chonglou instructed calmly.
His placid tone sent shivers down Huang Yongshou's spine.
To casually reward each person with two million, where could one find such a boss?
Huang Yongshou, who often frequented places like the Wenmiao, a den of iniquity, had seen too much deceit.
Of course, there were also honest people, but most of them were the kind who would devour others without spitting out the bones.
But Li Chonglou had genuinely rewritten his understanding of human nature.
This was no longer about money; it was a manifestation of value. Working for Li Chonglou allowed his value to be maximized, bringing unparalleled a sense of accomplishment.
"Master Li, I've recognized you for life. If you tell me to go east, this old Huang will never go west!" Huang Yongshou said emotionally, pledging his loyalty.
"Do fewer harmful things. If you find anything genuine, bring it directly to Desheng. If I'm not around, Brother Wang will be here," Li Chonglou waved his hand. "Get lost."
Huang Yongshou happily withdrew.
After he left, Li Chonglou called Lu Yunxu.
He asked her to find someone to help get Wang Dehai out early.
Because of him, Wang Dehai had suffered grievances during his day and a half in custody, and it was time to compensate him properly.
That evening, the Desheng Grand Hotel closed its doors and held a banquet to welcome Wang Dehai.
"Little brother, my life was filled with confusion until I met you. You are my guiding light!" After being released, Wang Dehai was not dispirited but instead radiated vigor.
Based on Li Chonglou's actions, he was convinced that following him would ensure a life without worries about food and drink.
He no longer had to live in constant fear as before.
Li Chonglou broke his usual rule and had some wine at this meal, and the atmosphere reached its peak.
Meanwhile, Xu Tianhou, filled with excitement, rushed to the ancient tomb with his subordinates and began excavating day and night.
After the meal.
Li Chonglou called Wu Hao and asked him to come to Desheng.
He intended to send him some information about cloisonné enamel.
He wanted Wu Hao to create an explanatory video for authenticating it.
And he would directly put his name, Li Chonglou, on the video.
This was the final step of his plan. He wanted Xu Tianhou to see this video while holding the newly excavated cloisonné enamel.
He imagined Xu Tianhou's expression at that moment would be exceptionally telling.
To kill, one must strike at the heart.
Li Chonglou showed no mercy to people like Xu Tianhou.
After Wu Hao finished the video, it was only a little past one in the afternoon. Seeing that there was still time, Li Chonglou had him drive his car directly to Huashan Villa.
"Louzi, why are you going to Huashan Villa? That's a gathering place for the rich!" Wu Hao asked nervously while driving.
"To buy a villa."
Li Chonglou squinted and replied, "My mother will be discharged from the hospital soon, and my father-in-law has also returned to Qin Prefecture."
"I don't want to be dependent on others, nor do I want to be separated from my mother."
"The best way is for the whole family to live in the same building."
"Holy cow, where did you get so much money?" Wu Hao was instantly dumbfounded. "As far as I know, the cheapest villa costs over fifteen million yuan!"
The company had just been set up, and the code development had only just begun.
It hadn't even reached the starting point.
At least for the next six months to a year, it would only be burning money, not making any.
Li Chonglou actually wanted to buy a villa at this time. Such a huge undertaking, where did he get the confidence?
"I just 'dealt with' a rich guy. Don't worry about the money. My mother has suffered for so many years, it's time for her to enjoy herself," Li Chonglou looked out the window, his eyes filled with melancholy.
The person he felt most indebted to was his mother.
Since heaven had given him a second chance at life, he had to be unconditionally good to his mother.
Only then could he make up for the regrets in his heart from the previous life.
Furthermore, he had joined his senior sister's team and was about to go on an archaeological expedition.
Although it was a formal archaeological dig, who knew if there would be any danger? What if he didn't come back...
No, he had to come back!
For his mother, for Jiang Yuxin, for his master and senior sister, he couldn't die out there.
Li Chonglou's distant gaze suddenly became resolute.
He dispelled the haze, leaving not a shred of doubt.
Hearing this, Wu Hao's heart was stirred, filled with both admiration and envy.
He wondered when his close friend had risen so high and come so far.
While he was still pacing in place.
As his thoughts churned, Li Chonglou's voice rang out again, "The company will buy another villa for the original partners like you to use as an office and living space."
"Don't worry about the future. I don't want all your dreams to be just about buying a house."
"With a clear mind, you can do great things."
"Haozi, I believe in you!"
These words, so utterly "simple," almost made Wu Hao kneel on the spot.
He was so rich!
Giving each of them a house in a good school district.
What kind of person would do this?
With a house, wouldn't his marriage plans have a foundation?
"Louzi, you are simply my savior. Don't worry, as long as I can still breathe, I will never slack off at work!" Chen Hao's face turned red, his chest pounding.
Li Chonglou felt inexplicably happy seeing his excitement.
A person's value in life was not just about achieving fame and being remembered.
It was also about making family and friends feel happy and content, which gave life meaning.
He didn't have the ability to save everyone, but he could help his relatives and friends within his capabilities.
They chatted and boasted all the way, and soon arrived at Huashan Villa.
The moment they stepped onto the grounds, Li Chonglou slightly froze.
He saw an "acquaintance."
And that acquaintance also happened to look towards him.
It was his mother-in-law's best friend, Ji Shan, whose mouth had been badly slapped last time!
When enemies meet, their eyes burn with hatred.
This saying was not an exaggeration. The moment she saw Li Chonglou enter.
Ji Shan's falsely smiling face instantly solidified, replaced by eyes blazing with fire and a fierce gaze.
"Li Chonglou, you bastard, you actually found your way here!"